From Office to Laundry Room: 19 Cool Design Ideas for Your Balcony

Idea #1: Winter Garden

If warm days don't come often, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy lush greenery all year round - the key is to choose low-maintenance plants that love coolness. If your balcony is open, consider adding seasonal flowers.

Idea #2: Alternative Living Room

A balcony can and should be cozy: place soft furniture, a coffee table, and lay down a rug. Now spending time with friends will happen right there.

Idea #3: Relaxation Room

A suspended hammock can fit even on the smallest space, and the joy it brings is enormous! Throw some cushions on the floor and stock up with an interesting book, iPad, or something delicious.

Idea #4: Balcony Bar

To go to a bar, you now just need to open the balcony door. You can not only sip cocktails at the counter but also have breakfast with a view.

Idea #5: Workspace

Working with a beautiful view is pleasant not only for breakfast and dinner, but also for work. If there's no space in the apartment for a separate office, you can easily set one up in the balcony.

Idea #6: Breakfast Spot

If the kitchen is close to the balcony and the weather outside is pleasant, why not have breakfast outdoors? If you have a glazed balcony, you can host Sunday brunches or romantic dinners every day. You only need a couple of chairs and a small table on the smallest area.

Idea #7: Better Than a Solarium

Also, in spring and summer you can take solar baths on the balcony. If your balcony is tiny, use space wisely. For example, hanging tables or folding chair storage systems, like on the image, can save a lot of space.

Idea #8: Creative Space

Are you into still lifes or play the saxophone? If your hobby can be done on the balcony, do it. Fresh air or a beautiful view will further inspire your creativity.

Idea #9: Men's Theme

Give the balcony to your husband or boyfriend, but make sure the decor is done properly. If everything is organized neatly, you can not only store winter tires there but also won't feel disgusted every time you step onto the balcony.

Idea #10: Storage Room

If the balcony is cool, you can store vegetables, winter preserves, and supplies there. Carefully arrange onions and potatoes in attractive baskets, and place jars on shelves - and food will become a decorative element.

Idea #11: Eastern Fairy Tale

It's easy to decorate a balcony in an eastern style: spread a colorful blanket, put down a hookah, candles, incense, small statues, or colored glass lanterns. If you have a budget for finishing touches, choose windows with stained glass and tiles with unusual patterns.

Idea #12: Summer Nap

Balconies are not meant for bustle: we love to lounge there, drink coffee or have unhurried conversations. Soft lounging furniture will add coziness to your balcony.

Idea #13: Party Spot

Nothing makes a balcony look as festive as string lights, lanterns, and candles. In winter, they create a holiday mood, while in summer, they give the feeling of a small party.

Idea #14: Summer Café

If you enclose the balcony, it will look like a summer café. You can buy straw mats or partitions and decorate your balcony outside and inside for the season. Throw paper umbrellas into lemonade and wear bright sunglasses - the resort vibe is guaranteed.

Idea #15: BBQ

If you have enough space, buy a barbecue grill, fondue set, or a stone for grilling meat. You don't need to go out of town for skewers anymore!

Idea #16: Library

Are you surrounded by books? Install a small library on the balcony. A blanket, cozy armchair, and a table for a cup of tea are welcome.

Idea #17: Living Wall

Vertical gardens look especially impressive. But if your budget doesn't allow for that, you can create an imitation yourself: from pallets or a wooden wall, attaching flower pots to it.

Idea #18: Rocking Chair

You can't make the sun shine, but it's pleasant to gently rock and watch the sunset or sunrise.

Idea #19: Laundry Room

A balcony can be used not for romantic purposes, but for practical ones. Place a washing machine, dryer, and household chemicals there. Ironing is more pleasant and healthier when you look out the window instead of at a TV.